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History and Hearsay

On this podcast we discuss lesser known characters and events from history. Some of the details of these historical accounts may be debated and on this show YOU get to decided: Is it History? Or is it Hearsay?

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00:42:45

The Blackpool Poisoner

History and Hearsay ·

2026/02/20

If you ever hear someone casually predict a person’s death — and then that person dies days later — you might be a little suspicious. Today's case that's exactly what happened & it revealed an unlikely murderer!Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro0:36 - Sarah Ann Ricketts6:58 - The Merrifields 2:37 - The Death17:56 - The Investigation - Questioning Louisa 25:46 - The Investigation - Media Attention29:46 - The Investigation - Poisoning 34:37 - The Trial40:08 - Got away with murder?41:37 - Executed

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00:33:47

Phossy Jaw & The Match Stick Girls Strike of 1888

History and Hearsay ·

2026/02/13

In the 1800’s taking a job at a Match Factory could end in a very slow and agonizing death as your body began to rot from the inside out. Time Stamps0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Matches2:20 - Working conditions6:50 - Cornelia10:06 - Phosphorus 14:17 - The Dangers of White Phosphorous16:46 - Phossy Jaw 20:15 - Factory Conditions22:05 - Annie Besant25:33 - A Safer Way26:41 - The Walk Out28:23 - The Aftermath31:38 - Banning White

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00:38:21

The Lost Colony of Roanoke

History and Hearsay ·

2026/02/03

In 1590, an entire English colony vanished without a trace—no bodies, no signs of a struggle.. Only one clue was left behind…. A single word carved into a tree.Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Colonizing the New World3:35 - Military Colony7:20 - The Roanoke Colony12:11 - The Search15:49 - Relocation Theory18:32 - Hurricane or Lost at Sea Theory22:43 - Killed by the Natives29:02 - The Dare Stones & Georgia. 34:46 - A Hidden Fort37:54 - Final ThoughtsSupport the show

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00:45:15

The Dyatlov Pass Mystery - Finally Solved?!?

History and Hearsay ·

2026/01/29

In February of 1959, Nine experienced hikers vanished without a trace. They left behind a slashed tent, with barefoot prints in the snow. And when their bodies were discovered, most appeared to have rushed out into the -30 night, wearing only their pajamas. Some of the bodies were crushed, others were missing their tongues. Today more than 65 years later, the question still remains: What could have forced or lured them away from their warm camp, out to almost certain death? 0:00 - Intro1:47 - The

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27:45

The Ghost Army: Fooled the Germans with inflatable...

History and Hearsay ·

2026/01/22

In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing the Ghost Army of WWII and how they used INFLATABLE tanks, planes and even weapons to fool the Germany Army?!? This is a wild one, so buckle up! =) ~ Christina Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Jasper Maskelyne & The British 4:46 - The Ghost Army 12:37 - Ghost Army Operations 16:10 - Fooling the Allies 18:22 - Bill Blass 20:59 - Ralph Ingersoll & Hilton Railey 23:42 - Finally Honored ►Sources: Boo...

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35:35

Vanished Without A Trace The FLannel Isles Mystery

History and Hearsay ·

2026/01/17

In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing the mysterious disappearance of 3 lighthouse keepers in Scotland. A disappearance that is STILL unsolved decades later. Let me know what YOU think happened! ~ Christina Timestamps: 0:0 - Intro 1:05 - The Flannel Isles 3:20 - Construction of the Lighthouse 5:37 - Becoming a Lighthouse Keeper 10:25 - Eilean Mòr Lighthouse 11:52 - The Disappearance 15:31 - The Investigation 22:29 - Legends of the Island Theory 23:48 - Honorable ...

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47:07

The Orphans of Davenport - Eugenics and the War over...

History and Hearsay ·

2025/12/18

In the 1930s, America believed that some children were born too stupid to ever learn. If your IQ was low, the science of the day said it was hopeless—your blood was “bad.” Thousands of orphans were locked away in institutions, labeled “feebleminded,” and forgotten. But two young researchers at an Iowa orphanage decided to test that idea… and what they discovered would tear down one of the darkest chapters in American science. This is the true story of the Orphans of Davenport. Sources: ...

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25:41

Victim of America's Dark Eugenics Era - The Tragic...

History and Hearsay ·

2025/12/05

In 1927 one woman’s fate decided the future of thousands. She was labeled “feeble-minded”locked away and put on trial for her future. But recent research reveals that almost everything said about Carrie Buck was a lie—carefully crafted to push a sinister agenda.” 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Chatty Cathy 1:19 - Eugenics in the United States 3:01 - Carrie’s Early Life 7:26 - Forced Sterilization 10:07 - Harry Laughlin 11:34 - The Trial 15:39 - Sterilization & Life going forward 21:01 - Doris ...

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33:46

Forgotten Hero of the Civil War –Sheltered Orphans &...

History and Hearsay ·

2025/11/19

In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing Annie Wittenmyer and all of the amazing work that she did! I hope you enjoy todays episode & maybe even learn something new! ~ Christina Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - 3 Part Series & my cold =) 1:02 - Sarah Annie Turner 3:04 - Move to Iowa 6:23 - Annie’s life - The “Real” story 11:34 - Keokuk Ladies’ Soldiers’ Aid Society 17:02 - The Woman who fed an army 19:37 - Iowa Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home 2...

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22:43

The Man Who Killed Halloween - The Candy Man 1974

History and Hearsay ·

2025/10/31

TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Trick -Or-Treat 5:07 - The Investigation 13:45 - The Trial and Appeals 21:37 - Lasting Effects Sources: https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/Common/HistoricalDocument/pdf/COTM_Oct_2021.pdf https://abc13.com/post/1974-candyman-turned-halloween-terrifying-pasadena-texas/375883/ https://www.fwweekly.com/2024/10/23/the-man-who-killed-halloween/ https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/1979/59731-3.html News clips from this case: ...

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54:20

The Real Pirates of the Caribbean/ The Golden Age of...

History and Hearsay ·

2025/10/24

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Pirate Myths 3:28 - Pirates & Privateers 7:24 - Pirate Punishments 9:47 - Pirate Attack 14:57 - The Golden Age of Piracy 18:34 - Calico Jack - John Rackman 25:31 - Anne Bonny & Mary Reed 33:12 - Blackbeard - Savage or Soft? 45:02 - Black Bart - Bartholomew Roberts 51:15 - The Golden Age Comes to an End 53:12 - Piracy & Modern Times ►Sources: https://www.worldhistory.org/Golden_Age_of_Piracy/ https://www.worldhist...

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48:07

FREAK SHOWS: The Real People Behind the Spectacle

History and Hearsay ·

2025/10/10

In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing the History of Circus Freak Shows! ►Sources: https://www.britannica.com/art/circus-theatrical-entertainment/20th-century-developments https://childrenstheatre.org/2024/01/17/the-early-history-of-traveling-entertainment-in-the-u-s/ https://www.aaastateofplay.com/circus-history/#:~:text=Many traveling circuses in the,and the downfall of sideshows https://lynchburgmuseum.org/sideshows https://www.britannica.com/biography/El...

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36:39

800 Lost Babies: The Tragedy of Tuam Mother and Baby...

History and Hearsay ·

2025/10/02

Sources: Books: Belonging: A Memoir by Catherine Corless / My Name is Bridge by Anna Corrigan / The Adoption Machine: The Dark History of Ireland’s Mother & Baby Homes by Paul Jude Redmond How 100s of Irish babies came to be buried in a secret mass grave: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwqnwrkd1go https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/15/how-were-babies-mass-graves-discovered-in-church-run-home-in-ireland "Magdalene Laundries”: https://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-w...

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13:02

The Great Emu War of 1932

History and Hearsay ·

2025/09/19

The Great Emu War of 1932 In Australia, farmers in Western Australia faced a massive invasion of emus that destroyed crops. The government sent soldiers armed with machine guns to combat the emu population. However, the emus proved surprisingly elusive, and the soldiers struggled to control them. Ultimately, the "war" was a failure, and the emus continued to thrive. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Emu’s in Australia 2:59 - The “War” Begins 4:37 - 1st Attempt 8:47 - 2nd Attempt 10:43 - A...

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27:57

Survived a Rod Through His Brain & Changed Brain...

History and Hearsay ·

2025/09/05

today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing Phineas Gage, his traumatic brain injury and how aginst all odds, he surived and changed the world of medicine! ►Sources: https://www.cse.iitk.ac.in/users/se367/14/Readings/kean-14_phineas-gage-most-famous-patient.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phineas_Gage https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1076/0964-704X(200004)9:1;1-2;FT046 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20480430/ https://www.ocf.berkeley....

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54:53

Kidnapped by a FAKE nurse then returned to the WRONG...

History and Hearsay ·

2025/08/30

It’s 1964 and a baby is stolen, straight from his mothers arms. 15 months later, a toddler is found and returned to his mother, but was this the WRONG baby? Instead of a happy ending, the returned child only leads to the discovery of 2 more missing children and loads of unanswered questions. 00:00 - Intro 1:07 - Taken 3:32 - The Manhunt 5:19 - The Initial Investigation 9:31 - The Founding 13:24 - Identified? 16:07 - Reunited 21:20 - Paul’s Child hood 25:48 - Identity Search begins...

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37:17

Operation Babylift: The Vietnam War's Youngest Survivors

History and Hearsay ·

2025/08/16

In the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War, a daring humanitarian mission unfolded — Operation Babylift. This large-scale evacuation effort, led by the U.S. government and various humanitarian organizations, aimed to airlift thousands of Vietnamese orphans out of South Vietnam and place them with adoptive families around the world. In this video, we explore the history, controversy, and lasting legacy of Operation Babylift. 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - The Problem 2:55 - Bureaucracy 3:55 - Fi...

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52:04

Retired school teachers who stole millions!

History and Hearsay ·

2025/08/03

They seemed like the perfect couple: retired schoolteachers, quiet neighbors, world travelers... and secret art thieves? In this jaw-dropping true story, we uncover the shocking double life of Jerry and Rita Alter — an unassuming New Mexico couple who lived modestly, yet had a stolen $160 million painting hanging in their bedroom. For decades, no one suspected a thing. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - The Theft 4:29 - The Investigation 5:48 - Jerry’s Early Life 7:25 - Jerry &...

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40:43

Pin-Up Girls: The Iconic Bombshells Who Shaped Pop...

History and Hearsay ·

2025/07/19

Timeline: 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - Shout out 1:27 - Summary of Pin-up Girls 3:30 - Pre-Pin Up 5:09 - The Safety Bicycle 7:51 - How the Bicycle Changed Women’s Fashion 11:37 - Public Outrage 13:34 - The Gibson Girl And Calendar Girls 16:33 -World War I & Pin-Up Propaganda 18:43 -The Petty Girl & Nose Art 21:55 -1930s-1950s: 24:13 -WWII Propaganda 29:40 -From Illustrations to Photography 33:23 - Postwar: 38:38 - 1960’s and Beyond SOURCES: https://www.si.edu/spotlight/si-bik...

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33:28

Growing Up on Alcatraz - The Children and Families of...

History and Hearsay ·

2025/07/10

Happy FlexiSpot Prime Flash Sales, UP TO 65% OFF! You also have the chance to win free orders. Use my code ''YTE730'' to get extra $30 off on the E7 Standing desk. FlexiSpot E7 standing desk:https://bit.ly/44Sr0Jl (US) https://bit.ly/3Gfb1vJ (CAN) In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing the children who grew up on Alcatraz Island! ~ Christina Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Flexispot 2:18 - Thank YOU & Disclaimer 2:41 - Alcatraz - The Beginni...

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